In 1991 a Passionist priest was tasked with developing a project that would respond to the needs of young people in Ardoyne who had been brought up in the midst of sectarian conflict.As a result of Fr John Friel’s investigations New Life Counselling was set up in November 1993 and last Saturday celebrated its 18th birthday.
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Cancer survivor’s message of hope to disease sufferers
BEING told you have cancer is one of the hardest messages a person has to come to terms with, and for North Belfast nurse Carol Ann Creagh this was certainly the case. Many deal with this traumatic period of their life in different ways, and sadly, for many this period is also the last stretch of their life. However Carol decided to write a journal of her cancer experience, which has recently been published as the emotional memoir ‘Angels Under My Bed’.
Smokin’s affinity with local boxers
A North Belfast boxing coach has paid tribute to his close friend and legend of the ring, ‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier who passed away earlier this week.
Knifed teenagers ‘lucky to be alive’
In what appears to be a random attack the pair were stabbed a total of seven times before Pádraig managed to escape and run to his Atlantic Avenue home to raise the alarm.
Father separated from kids due to death threat
A New Lodge man whose father was shot dead in 2001 says his young family have been forced to flee their home because he is under threat for dealing drugs in the area.
